We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our clients in-house Legal team in Governance Services
You’ll join their growing team and business, working closely with their General Counsel on an interesting and diverse legal workload covering all their locations
The in-house legal function provides first class legal advice and support to the 25+ companies in the Governance Services group and the directors and senior management of those companies
The workload is diverse and covers all their locations
About you:
We are looking for a lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience, ideally in a commercial law firm or in-house legal term
Corporate / funds law experience or prior in-house legal experience (particularly if gained within a regulated environment) is advantageous
CGI and/or STEP qualifications are advantageous. You will be supported to achieve such qualifications if you wish to do so
Enthusiastic, willing to learn and keen to expand your comfort zone
Ability to rapidly build close working relationships
A self-starter, proactive and the ability to manage and take ownership of your own workload
An approachable, calm and confident manner
Highly organised and deadline orientated with completer/finisher skills
Able to handle the pressure of prioritising competing demands (with guidance) in a fast paced working environment
Diligent with strong attention to detail and excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
